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Miller, Robert Lazar, 1845-1941

 Person

Biography

Robert Lazar Miller was a cattle buyer and seller in Denver, and worked at the Denver Stockyards until his death at the age of 96 in 1941. He emigrated from Lithuania to Colorado in 1881. Along with his brother, Joe, they opened a furniture store in Cripple Creek, which subsequently burned, and a butcher shop in Denver. In the late 1890s he went into the cattle business. In the early part of the 20th century he worked as a cattle buyer at Sigman Meat Packing Company (K & B Packing and Provisions Company.) He was the father of Etta Miller Robinson, Irene Miller Stein, and Sophie Miller Peterman.

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

At Home on the Range: Colorado Jewish Cowboys, Cattlemen, and Poultry Growers, 2015

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00015
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish Cowboys, Cattlemen, and Poultry Growers in Colorado. Written and directed by Jeanne Abrams for the 2015 RMJHS Dinner.

Dates: 2015

Box 2: Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings, 1938 - 1969

 File — Box B454.02.0002: Series B454.02; Series B454.03; Series B454.04; Series B454.05 [Barcode: U186023299018]
Identifier: B454.05.0002
Abstract

This portion of the box contains 11 file folders, containing file folders with correspondence and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1938 - 1969

Box 2: Photographs and Scrapbooks, c. 1900-c. 1970

 File — Box B454.02.0002: Series B454.02; Series B454.03; Series B454.04; Series B454.05 [Barcode: U186023299018]
Identifier: B454.02.0002
Abstract

A portion of this box contains photographs and a Creamer family scrapbook.

Dates: c. 1900-c. 1970

Brown Leather Folding Wallet, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0007.00002
Abstract

A center-folding man's wallet with internal coin compartment and a silver frame and clasp. There is a narrow compartment for cards. Additionally, there is a pocket with a gusset (opening fold) and a flap to close this compartment. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.

Dates: circa 1910

Change Purse, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0007.00003
Abstract

A coin purse for a man or a woman made from scored black leather with silver clasp at top. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.

Dates: circa 1910

Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00010
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.

Dates: 2011

Eller Miller Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B454
Abstract The Eller Miller Papers contains a variety of materials belonging to the Eller, Miller, and Creamer families. Types of materials include: yearbooks, education, Jewish education, books, military, Freemason documents, United States War Ration Books, wedding items, stockyards, horse racing, personal affects, government documents, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, and material culture.Individuals covered in this collection include Robert Lazar Miller, Florence Creamer...
Dates: Other: Majority of material found within 1896-1975

Irene Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material

 Collection
Identifier: B173
Abstract Irene Miller (Mrs. Azriel) Stein was a professional artist well into her 90s. She was the daughter of Anna and Robert Lazar Miller, both pioneers of Denver's Jewish community. In 1921 she married Azriel Stein, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaina native and they had a son Stanley. Azriel Stein founded, owned, and operated Pencol Drug Store on the corner of Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver. The collection contains papers, objects, scrapbooks that belonged to Robert Lazar Miller and...
Dates: 1885-2000

Jewish Cowboys, Cattlemen, and Poultry Raisers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B369
Abstract The Miller family came from Lithuania in 1890s. Robert Lazar Miller was one of the founders of the Denver stockyards and became the chief buyer for the K and B Meat Packing Company. The Averch family arrived in Denver from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s and later founded the Capitol Meat Packing Company in 1925. Holocaust survivor Jack Stern came to the US as a refugee in 1949, moved to Denver and became a cattle buyer for the Averch family packing house. He later operated his own farm...
Dates: 1900-2015